Barbara's Latest Project - Cell Phone Holder

[Barbara G.]

Hello members,

I was going to wait until after the holidays to start on some projects. I went to buy yarn the other day, and of course I could not wait.

Here is what I am working on - a cell phone holder using the afghan stitch. This stitch is also known as tunisian stitch.

It has been nice working on this, but different for me. First of all, the stitch creates a very firm fabric. This has benefits for the use of the cell phone, but seems a little harder on the hands in creating it. Second, I almost felt that I was cheating when I got the hang of doing the process. I really did not have to count much when making this.

I started on this last night for a few hours and have added a few more rows this morning, because my cell phone is larger. Here are a few pictures; remember I am not a professional. LOL!

Of course, I am not quite done with this. I have to sew my sides up and also add a strap to it. I will post the final picture when I am finished.

[giftedchild]

Hi Barbi,

I love the color that you used - very feminine and girl-y, so to speak. To be honest with you, I don't know how to make a Tunisian stitch, but I'd certainly like to learn how. Also, since you said that you didn't have to count much in doing this project, then I think this is worth learning I guess you're already finished at this time but just don't have time to make posts. Anyway, we're all kind of busy during this season, but just wanted you to know I'll be awaiting your post.

[Barbara G.]

Giftedchild,

I still need to finish it - probably here in the next day or so. I will take pictures and post it. I have been busy catching up on my work, since I took a few days off for Christmas. I won't forget, just doing some catch up. I am sure that it will only take me maybe 30ish minutes to complete it.

[giftedchild]

Sure Barbi. Take your time. I myself need a lot of catching up to do with a lot of things. I need to remove a lot of clutter around the house in preparation for the New Year, so I'm just happy you had some time to finish a project again amidst all the things you're attending to. I think I also need to create a new cell phone pouch for myself too and I hope I'll be able to make one again soon.

[Barbara G.]

Hello,

Here is a picture of the finished product! Thanks for the motivation to take a little time to finish it this evening! :0)

It is not perfect, but complete! I would like to make a lip balm holder to match it, this upcoming week, too.

[Judi Gums]

Love the cell phone holder, and I love the idea of a chap stick case. That little tube is always getting lost in my purse and the case would help me find it so much easier. Good idea.
Judi G

[Beatrice1953]

Beautifull work Barb, do you have something at the top to keep the phone in the holder you know like velcrow or something? Betty

Hello,

Here is a picture of the finished product! Thanks for the motivation to take a little time to finish it this evening! :0)

It is not perfect, but complete! I would like to make a lip balm holder to match it, this upcoming week, too.

[Barbara G.]

Beautifull work Barb, do you have something at the top to keep the phone in the holder you know like velcrow or something? Betty

Not at this time - but that would be a great idea. My daughter actually took this away from me...have to make another one soon! LOL

[Beatrice1953]

My Mom used to do that to me. Anything I would make or bring home that she liked soon disapeared from my site and I'd find it in her posessions. It was funny after a while. At least I knew what happened to my things. LOL

Not at this time - but that would be a great idea. My daughter actually took this away from me...have to make another one soon! LOL

[Judi Gums]

Nice job Barb, it's also nice to see some of your projects, you spend so much time helping others find sites and patterns, good to know you have a little time to do some for yourself.

Good you got a picture of this before your daughter found it, now you can make another one without working from memory....lol. Isn't it nice when someone really appreciates your work?

Thanks for sharing.
Judi G